Franklin Springs, GA- The Emmanuel College Soccer Lions faced off against conference Carolinas foe Mount Olive University on Saturday afternoon.

The soccer Lions started the game well as they pressed the visiting Trojans high up the field and limited their scoring opportunities. The Lions should have taken the lead before the half but Sean Fitz Gerald seen his close range shot blocked by the goalkeeper. Neither team could find the net in regulation time so the teams entered 10 minutes of overtime. The game looked like it was going all the way until a mix up inside the Emmanuel box allowed Stefan Faria to score the winning goal in the fifth minute of overtime.

The defeat moves the Lions to 5-7-3 overall and they fall to 3-6-2 in conference play.

The soccer Lions face off against Laurel on Saturday in the last home game of the season, the Lions will also be paying their respects to their seniors before the kick off which is scheduled for 4pm.